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Funded through their Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald Research Grant, a grant of up to $30,000 is available to support researchers with disability to conduct research that aims to improve the lives of people living with disability.
The grant is offered in recognition of Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald AM, Chief Executive Officer of Scope from 2012 until 2022 and champion for people with disability and their families.
Established to recognise her significant contribution to Scope and the disability sector, this backing also highlights her ongoing commitment to research and evidence-based practice.
Applications for the 2026 grant are now open to early-career researchers who completed their PhD up to five years ago (excluding career disruptions) and are employed at an Australian university or other setting, such as a community service organisation.
The grant is for a 1–2 year research project that aligns with Scope’s research priority areas. Funds can be used to support a new project or an existing project where there is a funding gap.
For information on how to apply, and to explore past grant recipients, go to:
If you have any questions, please contact Dr Caroline Hart at chart@scopeaust.org.au.
Applications close on Friday 12 June 2026.
